SAMPLE TECHNICIAN

EVERGOODS Crossover Equipment; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

EVERGOODS Crossover Equipment is seeking a detail-oriented Sample Technician in Bozeman, MT. The role focuses on physical prototypes, materials, and construction, collaborating with Product staff to refine concepts. You will document build details and support development with mock-ups and test units.

The job emphasizes accuracy and collaboration in a hands-on shop, with full-time in-person hours and hourly compensation. Experience with sewing and production processes is required.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of sewing materials and construction techniques.
• Hands-on sewing expertise and production process familiarity.
• Ability to measure with fractional inches and metric decimals.

Responsibilities

• Prototype and sample assembly.
• Mock-up and field test assembly.
• Provide insight and feedback on the physical build of EVERGOODS products.
• Record raw material data for BOM and SPEC.
• Verify BOM and SPEC accuracy before production submission.
• Maintain organized shop and tools.

Skills

Sewing materials knowledge

Sewing techniques

Cut and sew manufacturing

Fractional/inch + metric measurement

Sewing machine maintenance

Material construction exploration

Documenting build specs

Google Workspace proficiency

Microsoft Excel familiarity

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Posting: Sample Technician

POSITION

Sample Technician

• LOCATION: Bozeman, Montana, USA
• EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Hourly, In-Person
• DEPARTMENT: Product
• HOURS: Full-Time, In-Person

Role

The Sample Technician works on a team with the Product Developer and the Designer through a process-oriented approach to refine and develop product initiatives as defined by the Head of Product. The Sample Technician is responsible for physical prototypes and is also a technical resource for the rest of the team regarding materials and construction.

Duties

The Sample Technician will be responsible for physical assembly of development prototypes and reference samples. From this perspective the Sample Technician will also give feedback on the build, suggesting ways to streamline or simplify the construction while preserving the fit, function and quality level of the original design intent. This will require extensive knowledge of sewing construction, production processes and machinery. It will also require communication and collaboration with all members of the internal Product Team.

The Sample Technician will document relevant build details such as type and quantity of raw materials, cut lengths, and sub-assembly stages during each build. This information will be submitted to Product Development for inclusion in the production documents. These documents will be checked for accuracy by the Sample Technician during construction of the final reference samples prior to submission to factory.

The Sample Technician will also support the development process through the creation of mock-ups and test units as needed. These assemblies may explore new or unfamiliar materials or constructions, and it is the responsibility of the Sample Technician to collaborate with the Designer to troubleshoot and work these problems in order to find solutions that further the development path.

The Sample Technician must be detailed and thorough. They will closely follow specifications and work through any errors, ambiguities or difficulties in collaboration with the rest of the Product Team so that the physical sample and the supporting documentation are in alignment with each other. Accuracy and thoroughness will be more important than speed in the duties of the Sample Technician.

The Sample Technician will participate and feel ownership in the physical shop space. Regular tool and equipment maintenance, raw material labeling and organization and periodic cleaning will contribute to a tidy and orderly shop environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prototype and sample assembly
• Mock-up and field test assembly
• Provide insight and feedback on the physical build of EVERGOODS product developments
• Record relevant raw material data for use in the BOM and SPEC
• Check final BOM and SPEC for accuracy before submitting to production
• Regular organization and maintenance of the shop, including its tools and materials

Areas Of Support

• Lend technical expertise to inquiries from Customer Service and Marketing
• Advise Customer Service on the viability of any product repair and execute repair if required
• Track raw material stock and notify Product Development in time to replenish
• Product fulfillment (shipping) during periods of high volume or when others are out of office

Relevant Skills

• Broad knowledge of sewing materials and construction techniques
• Hands-on sewing expertise
• Familiarity with cut and sew manufacturing processes
• Measurement in fractional inches and metric decimals
• Basic understanding of sewing machine adjustment and maintenance
• An open mind and willingness to explore new materials and constructions
• Basic use of Google Workspace to access relevant documents such as BOMs, SPECs, etc
• Basic use of spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel)

Employee Conduct

It is the responsibility of every employee to contribute to a positive work environment through cooperative and professional interactions with co-workers, customers and vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors prohibited by law.